MUTCD 11th Edition (2023)
Section 2I.05 — Rest Area and Other Roadside Area Signs (D5-1 through D5-11 Series)
Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, Section 2I.05. Standards, guidance, options and support statements, with figures and cross-references.
Section 2I.05 Rest Area and Other Roadside Area Signs (D5-1 through D5-11 Series) Standard: 01 Rest Area signs (see Figure 2I-5 ) shall have a retroreflective white legend and border on a blue background. 02 Signs that include the legend REST AREA shall be used only where parking and restroom facilities are available. Guidance: 03 A roadside area that does not contain restroom facilities should be signed to indicate the major road user service that is provided. For example, the sign legends for an area with only parking should use the words PARKING AREA (D5-9 series) instead of REST AREA. The…
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